RESIDENT CARD (RC)

REGIDENCE CARD (RC)

Residence Card (RC)

All international students staying in Korea MUST apply for a Residence Card. The RC works as both an ID card and multiple entry-permit card (like a visa) to Korea. It is required to process most paperwork in Korea including any medical or health-related procedures.

Group Offline Application

The application will be processed through Myongji University's partner agency. Student must visit in person with all required documents on the scheduled date. (Individual submission is not allowed)

Method: Offline
Date & Time: February 26, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM * Lunch break excluded
Cost: Immigration Fee (35,000 KRW) and Agency Fee (20,000 KRW) - 55,000 KRW Total (CASH ONLY)

Required Documents only scanned copies are accepted.

1. Certificate of Current Enrollment

The university will send the required documents directly to Hirevisa.

2. Confirmation of Residence

For students in Yongin (dormitory residents): The university will forward the documents to the agency directly.

For students on the Seoul campus: You must bring the following documents individually

Proof of residence (w/signed)
Business registration certificate
Copy of the landlord’s ID

3. Passport Information Page

4.Confirmation of Visa Issuance

5 . Passport sized color photo

IMPORTANT: Photo MUST show both side of ears and be of high quality (can go to a photo booth, a professional studio), white background

Application for RC

The applications will be submitted collectively as a group, individual applications will not be accepted.
RC application is mandatory.
Student MUST depart Korea within 4 weeks after their study periods ends.

-> This is either late June/early July for the Spring semester or late December/early January for the Fall semester.

Change of Residence

Any change in residence whilst in Korea must be reported to the nearest district office aka community center, or the immigration office at Sejongno. This report must be made within 14 days and if not, a fine will be charged.

Required Items

Confirmation of Residence Form (Download)
Residence Card

In Case of Loss

If you lose your ARC, follow these steps:

Visit HiKorea http://www.hikorea.go.kr.
Go to Information Inquiry > Other Inquiry Services > Report Lost Registration Card or Residence Card.
Go to Civil Petition Application > Reservation to visit > Visit and reissue (fee: 30,000 KRW).

SEOUL CAMPUS

Office of International Affairs, 34 Geobukgol-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03674, KOREA

E-mail: mju_inbound@mju.ac.kr

YONGIN CAMPUS

Office of International Students Support Team, 116 Myongji-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17058, KOREA

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